NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Ducati MTS 1000 Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Ducati MTS 1000 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ducati dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Ducati MTS 1000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Ducati MTS 1000 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Ducati MTS 1000, describing incidents dated April 17, 2012.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10455543 · Filed
PLASTIC FUEL TANK EXPANDED AND ALSO HAS SLIGHT LEAKAGE ONTO REAR WHEEL DUE TO DEFORMATION PREVENTING SEAL. TANK NOW TOO LONG TO FIT BACK ONTO MOTORCYCLE (EXPANDED ABOUT 3/4"). MOUNTING SYSTEM NO LONGER OPERABLE WITH THIS OVERSIZED TANK. *JS
FUEL TANK LEAK
NHTSA #11V020000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported January 24, 2011 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Potentially affected: 3,911 vehicles
Ducati campaign RCL-10-055 · Owners notified February 4, 2011 · Vehicles built April 16, 2003 – April 4, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 MULTISTRADA 620, MODEL YEAR 2003-2006, MULTISTRADA 1000, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009, MULTISTRADA 1100 MOTORCYCLES. FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR AT THE FUEL TANK PUMP FLANGE SEAL.
Safety consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP O-RING WITH AN UPDATED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 800-231-6696.
Notes
DUCATI SAFETY RECALL NO. RCL-10-005.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN HOSE
NHTSA #05V085000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported March 9, 2005 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Potentially affected: 475 vehicles
Ducati campaign RCL-05-002 DNA · Owners notified April 8, 2005 · Vehicles built May 2, 2003 – April 30, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN HOSE COULD LEAK OIL.
Safety consequence
THIS LEAKAGE CONDITION COULD DIRECT OIL TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI MOTORCYCLES AT 408-253-0499.
Notes
DUCATI RECALL NO. RCL-05-002 DNA.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Ducati MTS 1000 model years
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